Loblaw lays off 500 office workers in effort to cut costs
Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) says it is laying off 500 workers from its office operations. Continue reading
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Quebec retail brands Metro, Jean Coutu to merge in $4.5 billion deal
Two of Quebec’s iconic retail brands are planning to merge with Metro Inc.’s $4.5-billion takeover offer for the Jean Coutu pharmacy group. Continue reading
Loblaw issues trail mix recall over undeclared allergens
Loblaw Companies Ltd. announced it is recalling President’s Choice Blue Menu Trail Mix due to the presence of wheat and soy, which are not declared on the label. Continue reading
Loblaw could offset higher costs from minimum wage hikes in Ont., Alta. with 0.4% price increase: CIBC report
The grocery store operator also said it expects healthcare reform in Quebec to negatively impact its net earnings. Continue reading
Loblaw, Home Hardware pull wasp traps off store shelves after photo shows birds caught
A statement issued by the company said birds getting caught in the wasp traps do happen but are “extremely rare.” Continue reading
Loblaw grocery stores’ debit payment system down
At least one store in Toronto, near Lower Sherbourne Street and Queens Quay East, had signs warning customers to their electronic payment systems were down. Continue reading
Grocery giant Loblaw to open 30 new stores, plans to upgrade over 500 others
The grocery and pharmacy giant said the investment includes the continued roll out of its Click & Collect e-commerce, improved health and wellness services, and the inclusion of fresh food at select Shoppers Drug Mart locations. Continue reading
Loblaw gift cards come up empty at checkout
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
When Tim Brown bought his brother Robin some Loblaw grocery gift certificates for Christmas on Dec. 7, he figured the $200 would be a much-appreciated present. And he was correct. Continue reading
Jayme Pasieka murder trial: closing arguments focus on intent and mental state
The Crown and defence made their final arguments Thursday in the case of Jayme Pasieka, who is accused of killing two co-workers at an Edmonton grocery warehouse. Continue reading
Jayme Pasieka says he suffered nervous breakdown during time of deadly Loblaw attack
Jayme Pasieka took the stand Wednesday in his first-degree murder trial, where he told the court he suffered a nervous breakdown during the time of the deadly attack at a Loblaw warehouse in west Edmonton. Continue reading
